Smart Kids Educare
About Smart Kids Educare
About Education & Care Service
Education & Care Services are mainstream early learning centres that offer full-day or part-day care with a structured curriculum, qualified teachers, and a focus on learning through play. They cater to families needing flexible childcare options and wanting a balanced approach that supports social, physical, and early academic development in a diverse environment.
What Is 20 Hours ECE funding?
20 Hours ECE is a government-funded initiative that helps reduce the cost of early childhood education for families with tamariki aged 3–5. Eligible children can receive up to 20 hours of funded care and education each week at participating services. Centres can set their own enrolment patterns and may ask for optional charges, but the funded hours themselves should be free of compulsory fees. If you are unsure how this works at Smart Kids Educare, it is best to ask the centre directly how they apply 20 Hours ECE.
Community Profile
Roll & age distribution
Smart Kids Educare currently has a roll of 18 children tamariki , with most children enrolled in the 1–5 years age band.
Ethnicity profile
Asian tamariki are the largest group (89% of the roll), alongside other children.
Roll and demographic figures are based on data supplied by the Ministry of Education and were last updated on 01/07/2024.
Parent Reviews
“We moved to Auckland in July 2025 when our twin boys were 2 years and 10 months old. Since then, the Smart Kids team has helped us so much to settle them in. At first, the teachers put in a lot of effort to comfort them and stop the tears. Now, it’s really hard to get them to leave! They really enjoy their time with the teachers and friends. We highly recommend Smart Kids Educare to any parent looking for a safe, caring, and friendly place for their child.”
“Moved to NZ recently, my child is loving the preschool. Sudha and others have put in all efforts to make my son feel comfartable in the initial days. Now he absolutely loves going to Smart kids. Great preschool in Balmoral area.”
“We are truly grateful for the care and support provided by the wonderful team at Smart Kids 🌟. Since our daughter started attending, we’ve seen such positive growth in her 🧒💬. She has become much more confident in expressing herself and communicating with others 🗣️✨. We’ve also noticed a big improvement in her manners 🙏 and how kindly she interacts with others 🤝. On top of that, she has developed healthier eating habits 🥦🍎 and a better understanding of good food choices — something we really value as parents ❤️. Thank you to all the teachers and staff at Smart Kids for creating such a warm, nurturing, and encouraging environment 👩🏫🏫. Your dedication is truly making a difference in her development 🌈😊.”
“Smart Kids Educare has been truly wonderful for my family, both of my kids are enrolled and since day one I felt reassured that my kids would be well taken care of, Sudha and the teachers seem to have a way with them, the adaptation was great and now both seem to love to go there. Just couldn`t say enough about how much my wife and I are happy and grateful for all of the amazing job they`ve been doing.”
“Smart Kids Educare has truly been a wonderful place for my son. We felt welcomed and reassured by the warm and homely atmosphere. The manager, Sudha, along with her caretakers, is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about my child's well-being and development. The staff here is very friendly, professional, and skilled at creating a nurturing environment. My son is always excited to go in the morning and comes back home with the same joy and excitement. The facilities are clean, safe, and well-equipped with everything needed for a child's growth and development.”
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